Paracetamol Doses  

 KIDS

3-12 month old: 2.5-5 ml

1-3 yr old:           5 – 7.5 ml

3-5 yr old:           7.5-10 ml

6-12 yr old:         10-20 ml

give every 4 to 6 hours with maximum of four doses in 24 hours

 

Adults 

2 tabs up to 4 x day. Maximum of 8 tabs in 24 hours.

 

Paracetamol-the chemical name.

Panadol, Pamol etc are brand names.

Care should be taken with   Paracetamol. Keep it out of reach of  children. It can be toxic to the liver if taken in doses exceeding recommended doses.